NTSB investigations
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1 ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB MIA08CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 525B · Stuart, FLThe flight crew's failure to reset the brakes circuit breaker resulting in a loss of brakes during taxi and an on ground collision with an unoccupied parked airplane.NTSB DFW08FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Gun Barrel City, TXThe pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver.NTSB DFW08CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilley Rotorway Exec 90 · Westport, OKAn unsuccessful precautionary landing due to an electrical system malfunction.NTSB SEA08LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Bishop, CAA loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion in the induction system, which resulted in a stuck/jammed exhaust valve during the takeoff.NTSB SEA08CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.NTSB NYC08LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · West Chester, PAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the pitch trim was properly set for takeoff.NTSB MIA08CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4 · Jerome, IDThe failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA08CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24-260 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.NTSB ERA10WA508Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMooney M20J · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn March 5, 2008, about 1130 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20J, LV-MPT, experienced a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and performed a forced landing to a field near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The foreign certificated private pilot and a…NTSB DFW08CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC08CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Takotna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB MIA08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter France AS350B1 · Linden, NJThe pilot's improper preflight preparation and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB DFW08MA076Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCessna 500 · Oklahoma City, OKAirplane wing-structure damage sustained during impact with one or more large birds (American white pelicans), which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.NTSB DFW08CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Meraux, LAThe pilot's failure to ensure calculate weight and balance prior to flight. A contributing factor was the prevailing gusty winds.NTSB ANC08LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Nikolai, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB ANC08LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Nikolai, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB SEA08LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the…NTSB SEA08LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Mammoth, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was dense snow covering the level terrain.NTSB NYC08CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorrison Vans RV-8 · Port Orange, FLThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with a crosswind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.NTSB MIA08CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Centre, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ENG08WA024Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-217 · Cusco, PeruOn March 3, 2008, at 12:48 local, an AeroCondor Boeing 737-217, registered in Peru as OB-1843-P, had a rejected takeoff at Aeropuerto Velasco Astete, Cusco, Peru. According to the Peruvian CIAA's report, the pilots rejected the takeoff at around 70 knots…NTSB NYC08WA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R-44 II · Nizhnevartovsk, RussiaOn March 2, 2008, about 1320 universal time coordinated, a Robinson R-44 II, Russian registration RA-04223, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain near Nizhnevartovsk, Russia. The pilot and the passenger were fatally injured. The flight was…NTSB NYC08WA117Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCirrus Design SR-22 · Rio de Janiero, BrazilOn March 2, 2008, at 1443 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR-22, Brazilian registration PR-AIO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Jacarepagua Airport (SBJT), Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The pilot and the…NTSB NYC08CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Dayton, TNThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · S.Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot.NTSB NYC08CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Lincoln Park, NJThe certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to go-around.NTSB MIA08CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MAThe failure of the flightcrew to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB LAX08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB DFW08CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T-28D · Sherman, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB CHI08CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Scribner, NEThe inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB NYC08LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20 · Key West, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportUlrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FLThe pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.NTSB DFW08IA074Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Dallas, TXThe failure of the taxiing flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from the stationary airplane.NTSB CHI08CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Apple River, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank.NTSB MIA08CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Truckee, CAThe pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX08CA069Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NVThe certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and inadequate supervision while landing on a pinnacle. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the student's failure to maintain rotor rpm.NTSB NYC08WA121Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-34-200 · Lago Ranco, ChileOn February 28, 2008, about 1100 Chilean local time, a Piper PA-34-200, Chilean registry CC-PIL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain just after taking off from La Bandurrias Airport (SCXR), Lago Ranco, Chile. The Chilean certificated private…NTSB NYC08CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B-55 · Brookhaven, MSThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing during the first attempt, and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during the second landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB LAX08FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08WA114Accident · 11 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 210M · Santiago, ChileOn February 27, 2008, at 0948 Chilean standard time, a Cessna 210M, Chilean registration CC-KKU, operated by Club Aereo de Personal de Carabineros, was destroyed during a forced landing in the Penalolen Municipal Stadium, in the southeast quadrant of…NTSB NYC08CA113Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Quincy, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA08LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe malfunction of the right main landing gear down-and-locked switch.NTSB LAX08CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Gila Bend, AZThe flight crew's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB ANC08FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB SEA08LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing.NTSB NYC08LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Athens, GAThe loss of propeller thrust due to the unseating of an internal propeller hub bushing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure to secure the bushing.NTSB LAX08LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartle Lancair IV-P · Murrieta/Temecu, CAA total loss of engine power while on approach due to the electrical overload of a fuse caused by the builder's inadequate design and installation of the electrical ignition system.